Former NFL Executive of the Year Scott Pioli joins 'Football Night in America'

by jmaloni

Press release

Mon, Jun 17th 2013 10:00 pm

Pioli
also will appear regularly on "Pro
Football Talk" on NBC Sports Network

Longtime
NFL front office veteran and former NFL Executive of the Year Scott
Pioli is joining "Football Night in America," NBC's NFL studio
program and the most-watched regularly scheduled studio program in
sports. He will also appear regularly on "Pro Football Talk," NBC
Sports Network's daily NFL program hosted by ProFootballTalk.com
founder and NFL insider Mike Florio.

Pioli,
who helped the New England Patriots win three Super Bowls as head of
their player personnel department and who most recently served as
general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs, will provide insight
across both "Football Night" and "Pro Football Talk" into the
workings of NFL teams' front offices.

"Scott
is an intelligent, articulate and well-respected NFL front office
veteran, who brings a new element to our NFL coverage," said Sam
Flood, executive producer, NBC Sports & NBC Sports Network. "We
are thrilled to welcome him to our team. His front-office voice will
complement those of our former head coach, former players, and NFL
insiders."

During
22 NFL seasons, Pioli accrued an expertise in player personnel
evaluation, salary cap management and contract negotiating. His
tenure includes time spent with the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore
Ravens, New York Jets, Patriots and Chiefs. Pioli won NFL Executive
of the Year honors numerous times during his career from national
media outlets, including Sports Illustrated, Pro Football Weekly and
The Sporting News.

"After
more than two decades serving in NFL front offices, I'm excited to
be part of the coverage of the league by joining NBC Sports' NFL
team and the NBC family," Pioli said. "I look forward to sharing
my experiences of the inner workings of NFL front offices to viewers
and fans."

Pioli
was to appear on "Pro Football Talk" today, and will make
additional appearances before the start of the 2013 season. During
the season, he will settle into a Monday rotation.